One hundred percent of the previous 2nd Ward is not included in the new 2nd Ward, which resembles a plate of under-cooked spaghetti. Nevertheless, the show must go on so for these words, I will be sightseeing the old 2nd Ward.

Chicago is home to five major professional sports teams and notoriously diehard fans, which is why it is one of the premier destinations to find top-notch sports bars.

Zakopane has been, and will probably always be, my fave Chicago bar.

While choosing to check out a game at Wrigley is an easy decision, deciding which of the many places to go before or after the game is difficult. Here are three suggestions for great places to go in Wrigleyville after a game.

In true starving artist fashion, I polled 20 artists on their late night dives, juicy joints, hidden gems, cheap eats and all-around favorite hole-in-the-walls in the city. Take note. There are some great finds here!

Chicago is no longer a one-Malort town. The Carl Jeppson Company of Chicago first produced the bitter Swedish-style spiced liquor in the U.S., but...

A mainstay watering hole of Chicago's South Loop is set to shutter following their New Year's bash. Cal's Liquors, 400 S. Wells St., has long been ...

Foodie alert! Master sommelier and long-time "Check, Please!" host Alpana Singh has announced an opening date for The Boarding House, the much-anticip...

What with the family visits, last-minute grocery runs and risk of kitchen disasters, Thanksgiving can be a stressful time -- so why not kick back on t...

It's nice to know what to expect when you're set to club into the night. We're not implying you should have a detailed schedule, but the last thing you want to do is head out raring for some bumping house on the dance floor and find a DJ spinning '80s pop.

Ring the alarm, Chicago! In addition to being the day immediately following the three-day Labor Day weekend, Tuesday holds another distinction some mu...

It's a scorcher out there, Chicago. Temperatures are inching back up to the 90s Thursday, and the weekend ahead is looking pretty cloud-free and steam...

On June 19, cocktail enthusiasts across the country celebrate a uniquely American drink: the martini. National Martini Day celebrates the drink inv...

Whether you're looking for the perfect way to wind down the workday, playing tourist, need some date ideas, or just a night out with friends, using the train may be the best way to barhop downtown Chicago.

You will always be running into people you know, because everyone weirdly knows each other in Chicago. And you will look at them and at the city around you. Everything will not be perfect, but that's what love is.

Chicago's newest Gold Coast rooftop hot spot, located atop the historic Raffaello Hotel, is slated to open to the public Friday. Drumbar, to be run...

You're probably reading this and thinking: "The last thing Chicago needs is another bar guide." So why did we do it? Well, because every other guid...

Although winter has gotten off to a mild start in Chicago, we would be remiss to ignore, particularly with a cold spell right around the corner, the J...

According to a 2011 Gallup poll, 35 percent of American adults say they don't drink alcohol, yet most Chicago bars and restaurants that pride themselv...